Associate, Global Markets - Electronic Trading

CIBC•Toronto, ON

4d•Onsite

About The Position

CIBC’s Electronic Trading desk is looking for a Retail Flow Trader to support and manage retail trading activity within a dynamic electronic trading environment. As an Associate, you'll execute and oversee retail trading flow across electronic channels, ensuring timely and accurate transactions for our clients. You'll provide extended coverage, which may include early mornings, late evenings, or overnight shifts as our platform expands globally. You'll monitor positions, orders, and system activity to ensure seamless trading operations, and collaborate with internal partners in Technology, Operations, and Post Trade to resolve issues and ensure proper trade processing. You'll assist with trade reporting, reconciliation, and continuous process improvements, while maintaining adherence to internal risk controls, compliance standards, and operational procedures. As part of our team, you'll also contribute to the development and optimization of electronic trading workflows and systems. At CIBC we enable the work environment most optimal for you to thrive in your role. To successfully perform the work, you’ll be on-site full-time.

Requirements

2–5+ years of experience in equities trading, electronic trading, or retail flow environments.
Understanding of electronic trading workflows and platforms.
Solid understanding of Canadian and U.S. equity markets.
Manage changing priorities and working hours, including early mornings, late evenings, or overnight shifts, and excel in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, along with attention to detail, to drive operational excellence and efficiently navigate complex trading systems.
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders through effective communication.
Bring your real self to work and live our values - trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice To Haves

Completion of Canadian Investment Regulatory Exam (CIRE), Institutional Securities Exam (ISE), Trader Exam, or Derivatives Exam (or working toward these) is preferred.
Experience with platforms such as Bloomberg, IRESS, or Fidessa is an asset.

Responsibilities

Execute and oversee retail trading flow across electronic channels, ensuring timely and accurate transactions for our clients.
Provide extended coverage, which may include early mornings, late evenings, or overnight shifts.
Monitor positions, orders, and system activity to ensure seamless trading operations.
Collaborate with internal partners in Technology, Operations, and Post Trade to resolve issues and ensure proper trade processing.
Assist with trade reporting, reconciliation, and continuous process improvements.
Maintain adherence to internal risk controls, compliance standards, and operational procedures.
Contribute to the development and optimization of electronic trading workflows and systems.
Efficiently manage retail trading flow within a high-volume, fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and accurate transactions.
Apply a strong understanding of the trade lifecycle and execution processes to support seamless trading operations.
Proactively address trading, system, and workflow issues while ensuring accuracy in execution, reporting, and reconciliation to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Work effectively with colleagues across trading, technology, and support teams to address challenges and optimize processes.

Benefits

Competitive salary
Incentive pay
Banking benefits
Benefits program
Defined benefit pension plan
Employee share purchase plan
Vacation offering
Wellbeing support
MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program
Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development